In Kilis, the southeastern province that borders Syrian territory controlled by Daesh, the military said seven foreigners, including two children, were detained while trying to enter Turkey illegally. They are believed to be supporters of Daesh, the statement added.

The PKK resumed its 30-year armed campaign against the Turkish state in late July last year. Since then, more than 200 members of Turkey's security forces and thousands of PKK fighters have been killed in operations across Turkey and northern Iraq.